1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
The main goal was to re-qualify a derelict area by creating new green space where residents could meet both for cultural exchange and to grow their food locally (1).
Quantitative targets
Unknown.
Monitoring indicators defined
Unknown.
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Implementation activities
The idea was launched in 1979, a few years later 32 community gardens were created in Campalto and 16 gardens in Ca'Emiliani. In 1991 36+48 new community gardens were created in the Albanese Park following the example of the first ones. In 1997 and 2002 new gardens were created using a different scheme from the model used for the precedents. Thanks to the environmental context and the available space an element of absolute novelty, but fundamental importance was introduced: the gathering area for communities to share environmental common values and activities (2).
Type of NBS project
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
thanks to the environmental context and the available space, an element of novelty is introduced: the aggregation area for communities to share environmental common values and activities (2).
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
After the pilot project in the early 80s went well, the project was expanded in other areas of Venice creating very similar community gardens with minor adjustments, such as the addition of a botanical garden and an aggregation area (2).
